Porsche recalls Taycans over sudden power loss problem
Photo by Sean O'Kane / The Verge Porsche is recalling its first EV, the Taycan, to fix an issue where some cars suddenly lose power while in motion. The automaker has already sold around 43,000 Taycans globally to date, though it claims (without further clarification) that only a small number are affected. Owners will have to bring their electric Porsches to a dealer for the software fix, which the company says will take between 60 and 90 minutes. The fix is being applied to new Taycans coming off the production line.
The same issue is also affecting the new Audi E-Tron GT, as it is built on the Taycan's electric powertrain. That recall involves far fewer vehicles, though, as Audi only just started shipping the electric sports car.
At least a dozen Taycan owners have...